January 27, 2015

Thank you for stopping by for today's inspiration by DT member Tracy. Here's her wonderful layout based on the January sketch challenge:

Here's what Tracy says about her layout:

"Yes, I still believe! You're never too old, right? I still get butterflies when I see Santa and I hope that feeling never goes away.

For this sketch challenge I mixed it up a bit, but the basic concept is still there. That's what I love about following a sketch, it's such a great starting point to get your design going. Additionally we were asked to incorporate sequins and I used plenty. Circle sequins along the chevron side border and also as the centers of my diecut snowflakes. Snowflake sequins were sprinkled throughout as well to add to my holiday theme. Let me point out my title, this is a cut file by 17 Turtles. With them being our sponsor this month we were given the opportunity to work with their files. So be sure to check them out!

Now it's your turn, go have some with it! I look forward to seeing your creation."

Here's GSA Bev Code's sketch...and don't forget to add SEQUINS:

You still have a couple of days to submit your entry!!Please link your layout to the sidebar no later than January 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) for a chance to win this generously donated prize by our sponsor:

January 26, 2015

Today we start off our week with this beautiful layout from our Design Team member Kate:

Kate shares this about her layout:

"Used the Pie Chartcut file from 17 Turtles along with the fab sketch by Bev Code. I only used one picture so that the cut file would show through; loved all the hearts! Used white on white paper but misted for a watercolor look. Used washi down the sides for the color to match my embellishments. Loved this picture of us on Christmas Day before eating Christmas diner."Here's is a look at this month's sketch created by

January 25, 2015

Here's what Becky said about her Layout:"This layout features two of my favorite things - lots of paper layers and cut files. I used the "Swirl and Twirl" cut file from this month's sponsor, 17turtles. Also, believe it or not, this was my first time using sequins, but it won't be the last. Cheers!"And here's a look at this month's sketch created by

January 24, 2015

Today's inspiration is this lovely page created by DT Claire, inspired by our

January Sketch Challenge.

Check out how Claire used a cut file provided by our sponsor, 17turtles on her layout:

Claire shared this about her layout:

"When I do a layout for Scrap Our Stash I always look to my older stash first, then add newer stash to complete the design. For this layout I used Echo Park This and That papers (old stash) because I wanted newsprint along with greens and browns with a bit of teal. To that I added, Basic Grey stickers from Marjolaine (new stash) and die cuts from 17turtles, Circles within Circlescut file.

Of course to complete the layout, I added wood grain color sequins (requirement for the challenge) along with wood veneer hearts.

January 23, 2015

Today's inspiration comes from our DT member Robin! Here's her beautiful layout based on this month's sketch:

Robin shared this about her layout:

"This was an easy challenge this time around. The sketch, so beautiful and use sequins? Easy-Peasy! To top it off, we got to use cut files from our January sponsor, 17 Turtles. The bold title,Bone Sweet Bone is the cut file I used for this layout. I just love it!"

January 22, 2015

"A Cat's Life" - I'm very happy today to share with you this layout of my kitty cat Sugar doing what cats do best... napping! Yes, I woke her up while taking the photo. Bad Mommy! smile emoticon I based my layout on Bev's sketch using different big block of pattern paper on a pattern background. I digged in my paper scraps and found an old stash of My Mind's Eye "Indie Chic" which went well with the picture. I also love how the 17turtles' cut file "Good Kitty", designed by Juliana Michaels, gave me awesome layered paper embellishments to complement the photo and the sketch. I also added several black and green sequins, as required by the challenge. Like what you see? See more on my blog at http://scrap-utopia.blogspot.com/"

January 19, 2015

"For my layout, I kept the main design of the sketch but used one photo instead of two. I added sequins along the top and bottom {were there is stitching in the sketch}. I love adding texture to my page with torn paper and embossing the edges. I used a few Polaroid die-cuts from 17 Turtles to mat under my photo and all the yummy layers.

January 16, 2015

"In using this sketch from Bev Code, I kept the vertical and horizontal lines the same. I kept the title below the photos but shifted it to the right side of the page. I added an additional photo, making them narrower so they essentially cover the same amount of space as the original sketch design.

For the stash part of the challenge---to use sequins---I added some clear/iridescent ones to create the feeling of falling raindrops, in support of my theme.

The running files are from 17turtles. I cut the running border 3 times to create a partial background. I layered up a couple other elements (the running man in the circle and the title) and raised them up with dimensional adhesive.

I really enjoyed creating this page. It''s one of the few that are just about me!"

January 15, 2015

This year we are excited to announce something new… ourmid-month Guest Sketch Artist Challenge!Every month we will introduce one talented artist and have the pleasure of using one of their fantastic sketches for our challenge! This month, SOS would love to welcome....

BEV CODE

"My name is Bev Code and I have been scrapping about 5+ years. I am a wife, mother and gramma that loves being retired and now have time to scrap to my heart's content. I love scrapbooking along with fun things it entails with online friends, forums and FB. The learning process has been interesting and creative also. Other crafts I love also are needlepoint, sewing, knitting, crochet and taking lots of photos. Family and friends are the subjects of my scrapping along with nature, ancestry and vacation sites. I live in Conestogo, Ontario and spend some time in Florida where I take my scrapping with me for the extended time.